Cycling:

Cinder Path - First Rail to Trail in Iowa

Restaurants on the Square:

The Iron Horse Neighborhood Grill - North East Corner in the Charitone Hotel

Letz Eat - East Side of the Square

Casa De Oro - West Side of the Square 

Kell's Kitchen - West Side of the Square

Piper's - North Side of the Square

Restaurants close to the Square:

Grand Brew & Sweets

Double Dip

Lodging:

Where to stay

Airbnb Chariton Area

Vrbo Chariton Area

Other activities:

Disc Golf - 1911 Curtis Ave, Chariton, IA 50049

Chariton Dog Park - 

Red Haw - fishing, hiking, camping, swimming, and picnicking.